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2007 OFC Fly-in

(Pictures). This event exceeded all of our expectations. The weather was perfect and we had aircraft come in from all over Alberta!

YYC Tower Tour

(Pictures) April's OFC meeting was held at the Calgary International Airport control tower. It was a full house as about 20 of us (with guests) converged on the facility in north Calgary. The Nav Canada staff split us into two groups for tours 'upstairs'. It was definately an eye-opening experience and puts into perspective just how our Class 'C' airspace has changed over the past several years due to the increased activity of this airport!

Saturday Sorties

31-Mar Rocky Mountain House

(Pictures) From Joe McCall: today was good, had 4 aircraft ready to depart at 0930. Rocky was scrubbed due to the weather closing in from the west. Decided on breakfast at the Calgary Flying Club at Springbank. CF-BZX was the first departure at 0938 followed by Ron in his Archer then it was either a toss up with Jim in BDO or our new president, Bill in his fast Mooney (I missed that call).

Tom Watkins caught up to us as we approached Priddis corner, the weather also caught up with us as there was a squall line moving in from the west cutting off our route, 3 callsigns made the decision to return to FX2 with the Mooney diverting through Calgary Class C to get around it. (Bill had to pick up his car there) We returned to Okotoks, fueled up and headed off to Smitty's for some breakfast. Bill and Mark drove back from Springbank and arrived at Smitty's just in time for the foods arrival.

After breakfast, I got Tom's meal in exchange for a ride in his Varieze, we headed back up to the Airport and took off for a quick trip to Vulcan and back. Very nice, cruises at 175mph, 1000+ fpm climb. :)

2006 OFC Fly-in

Well, the weather didn't work out a planned, but we made the best of it. The day entailed a breakfast in the hangar with attendance from Air Ranch community and Okotoks.

2005 OFC Fly-in

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